Surgical management of thyrotoxicosis in young children.
Thyrotoxicosis is a rare disease in childhood. However, due to it's adverse effect on the growth and development of the developing child, physician should pay attention to manage the patients properly. In this paper, the incidence, pathophysiology, pathogenesis, medical and surgical intervention of this disease in children have been reviewed. In addition, 2 cases of thyrotoxicosis in children have been presented. There should be a close cooperation between pediatrician and surgeon to handle these patients before and after surgery.
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Department of Surgery, Medical School University of Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakaria.
Simanjuntak
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D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000473:pathology; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000378:metabolism; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*
D013963:Thyroid Hormones